
As far as I can remember, Michael and I haven’t celebrated a birthday physically together as adults. Our interaction has been limited to funny texts and a phone call. I missed those texts today.
Illustrations on how I am dealing with my own grief.

As far as I can remember, Michael and I haven’t celebrated a birthday physically together as adults. Our interaction has been limited to funny texts and a phone call. I missed those texts today.

For me, grief is like carrying a bunch of individual items. By themselves, they don’t seem overwhelming, and together they are heavy, but if I stay balanced and keep moving, it’s difficult but manageable, mostly.

Can’t ignore it. April 11 is my brother’s birthday.